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31 October 20262 min read

Veteran Aaron Hilton to attempt world-first diesel powerboat speed record at Coniston.

30 October 20261 min read

Island businesses back BID 3, giving Visit Isle of Wight a new mandate

30 October 20262 min read

Police appeal after sheep attacked by a dog near Carisbrooke Castle again

30 October 20262 min read

Politicians react as first Hampshire and Isle of Wight mayoral election stays in 2028

30 October 20263 min read

Monkton Arts celebrated community champions and young achievers at its annual awards night

30 October 20262 min read

Councillors endorse reviews of waste charges and parks maintenance for budget consideration

30 October 20262 min read

Councillors voice frustration at dumped vehicles, while the council explains its legal removal process

30 October 20261 min read

MP Joe Robertson raises concerns in Parliament over Cross-Solent Transport Group’s progress

30 October 20262 min read

Council and Veolia offer five simple tips for cutting waste this Halloween

30 October 20262 min read

Island communities gather for Remembrance Sunday, with the main service in Newport

29 October 20264 min read

Sandown Town Council unanimously declares no confidence in Southern Water’s local operations

29 October 20261 min read

Island council raised over £711,000 from residential parking permits since January 2024

Latest comments

Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Would appear the whole of the Island is being overtaken by road works, or' gas and water boards…Major Godshill road works start next week, with shuttle bus in place
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Must agree I wouldn't want to walk down to the coastal view using those steps! A hand rail…Councillor calls for action on Bouldnor Viewpoint after coast path works
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Are our Councillors all able to openly think about others views and ideas or are they set in…Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026Congratulatioins HelenWight Aviation Museum founder receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026The Government is BROKE. They need to keep the business rates. I wouldn't be surprised if there is…Hampshire and Isle of Wight could miss out on £180 million, says mayoral candidate
prospero 31 Oct 2026I congratulate both our MPs for the work they have done on this I share their frustration and…Joe Robertson MP raises ferry group concerns with Maritime Minister
prospero 30 Oct 2026Ever since the Covid regulations we see an over indulged and under controlled dog population who are beginning…Police appeal after sheep attacked by dog near Carisbrooke Castle
bertram66 30 Oct 2026Nice item,question thou,how was this group of advisors ,advertised,if they currently advise who are they?Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do